Broccoli Cheddar Quiche 6 eggs1 cup half & half1/2 cup heavy cream1 cup shredded cheddar1 garlic clove (chopped)1/4 cup yellow onion (coarsely chopped)1 1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper3 cups steamed broccoli (chopped) Bring medium sized pot of water to a boilCut broccoli into small florets and add to boiling water for 1 minuteStrain the broccoli [...]
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Dough3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (soften)2 Tablespoons Sugar1/2 teaspoon Salt1/2 whole egg (beaten vigorously until frothy (save remainder))2 Tablespoons cold milk1 cup All-Purpose FlourSweet Potato Filling2-3 sweet potatoes (enough to yield 1 cup cooked pulp, baked)1/4 cup packed light brown sugar2 Tablespoons Sugar1/2 egg (vigorously beaten until frothy (reserved from above))1 Tablespoon [...]
French Onion Soup 6 1/2 Cups Sweet Onions (sliced)3 Tbsp. Butter1 Tbsp. Chopped Garlic3 Tbsp. Flour4 Cups Beef Stock or Chicken Stock1/2 Cup Dry White Wine2 Cups Water1 Bay Leaf6 Slices French or Italian Bread (toasted)1/2 Cup Gruyere or Swiss CheeseSalt and Pepper to tasteFresh Parsley Heat butter in a deep sauce pan on medium-high [...]
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins 3 cups All-Purpose Flour1 1/2 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice1 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder3 eggs2 1/4 cups white sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup canned pumkin1 Tbsp vanilla extract2 1/2 cups grated zucchini Preheat oven to 325°Grease and flour muffin pan.Add flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda and baking [...]
Broccoli and Wild Rice Salad 1 large broccoli head1 red Pepper1 ear Corn2 large Carrots2 Scallions1/2 cup wild rice1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar1 Tbsp sesame oilSalt and Pepper to taste Cut broccoli and steam. After steaming, let cool.Place rice and water in small pot, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low. Cook for [...]
Classic Cole Slaw 1 green head of Cabbage (finely shredded)1 red head of Cabbage (finely shredded)1 Jalapeno (finely diced)6 Carrots (peeled and shredded)1/2 cup Mayonnaise1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar2 Tbsp Sugar2 tsp Salt2 tsp Pepper Finely shred cabbage and place in mixing bowlFinely dice jalapeño and add to cabbagePeel and shred carrots (use box [...]
Potato Soufflé 1 cup mashed potatoes3 Tbsp Heavy Cream3 Tbsp bread crumbs3 Tbsp Grated Parmesan CheeseSalt and Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375 degreesButter a deep oval gratin dish, coat with bread crumbs.In a large bowl, whisk together potatoes, egg yokes, heavy cream and parmesan cheese until well mixed. Add salt and pepper.Place [...]
Potato Croquettes with Parmesan 2 cups mashed potatoes (using Fresh from the Start potatoes)2 Tbsp onions (minced)1 egg (slightly beaten)3 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese2 Tbsp Parsley (minced)3/4 cup breadcrumbs2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Combine potato, onion, egg, cheese and parsley in medium bowl; blend thoroughly.Shape into 8 patties and refrigerate for 1 hour (minimum).Spread bread [...]
Irish Stew 3 lb lamb shoulder (cut into 1 1/2" pieces)4 tbsp flour3 tbsp vegetable oil2 tsp salt2 tsp pepper3 garlic cloves (minced)2 medium Fresh from the Start yellow onions (medium diced)1 tbsp tomato paste22 oz Guinness beer5 cups beef broth2 bay leaves1/2 tsp rosemary (chopped)1/2 tsp thyme (chopped)6 medium sized carrots (peeled & cut [...]
Hot Cauliflower Bites 1 head fresh cauliflower1 1/2 quart Corn Oil1 cup Red Hot1/2 stick Unsalted Butterdash Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup corn starch1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour1 cup seltzerSalt and Pepper to taste Cut cauliflower into floretsMake the batter by whisking together corn starch, flour and seltzer with salt and pepperIn 5-6 quart heavy bottom saucepan, [...]
